Sidestand Maintenance; Front Suspension Inspection; Front Suspension Adjustment - Honda CRF1000 Shop Manual

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SIDESTAND
Check the sidestand spring [1] for damage or loss of
tension.
Check the sidestand [2] for movement and lubricate the
sidestand pivot if necessary.
Check the sidestand ignition cut-off system:
– Sit astride the motorcycle and raise the sidestand.
– Start the engine with the transmission in neutral,
then, shift the transmission into gear.
– Move the sidestand full down.
– The engine should stop as the sidestand is lowered.
If there is a problem with the system, check the
sidestand switch (page 22-27).
SUSPENSION

FRONT SUSPENSION INSPECTION

Check the action of the forks by operating the front
brakes and compressing the front suspension several
times.
Check the entire assembly for signs of leaks, damage
or loose fasteners.
Replace the damaged components which cannot be
Loose, worn or
repaired.
damaged
suspension parts
Tighten all nuts and bolts.
impair motorcycles
Refer to the fork service (page 17-14).
stability and control.

FRONT SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENT

SPRING PRE-LOAD ADJUSTER
Spring pre-load can be adjusted by turning the adjuster
[1].
TURN CLOCKWISE:
Increases the spring pre-load
TURN COUNTERCLOCKWISE:
Decreases the spring pre-load
PRE-LOAD ADJUSTER ADJUSTABLE RANGE:
15 turns
PRE-LOAD ADJUSTER STANDARD POSITION
(from the full soft position):
CRF1000/A:
CRF1000D:
REBOUND DAMPING ADJUSTER
Turn the rebound adjuster [1] clockwise until it stops
(maximum
counterclockwise.
REBOUND ADJUSTER ADJUSTABLE RANGE:
3 – 4 turns
REBOUND ADJUSTER STANDARD POSITION
(from maximum position):
2 1/4 turns
5 turns
8.5 turns
position), then turn the adjuster
MAINTENANCE
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